FAITH WORKS WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF LOVE AND FORGIVENESS
Rev.Michael Benson Ajayi
" Ecclesiastes 8:11 Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil."
The spate of abuse and heartbreaks among God’s people is the result of the misconception of the laws of love. Marriages have suffered as a result of this . As part of their marital vows, couples are made to commit to a life together till death : this has exposed many persons to very dangerous situations in the hands of abusive spouses and lives lost.
The scriptures teaches that love protects; therefore, spouses are to live together as long as their living together does not threaten their individual safety. Whenever a marriage partner decides to turn against the marriage covenant and embraces an anti- Christ ideology that threatens the life of his or her partner :under such a circumstance it won't be wise to encourage their living together ( 1Cor 7:13-15) .We are not under obligation to live with an unrepentant christian; to do so would be a violation of the law of divine justice (2Thess3:14).
The early church operated a very disciplined regime;there was no room for perpetrators of nefarious activities ; marital infidelity was at its lowest and businesses flourished .
Some modern churches for fame, promote a concept of grace that says we would be completely exempted from the consequences of our wrong doings . It teaches a relative type of truth where right is wrong sometimes. This kind of doctrine turns s church into a 'den of thieves' .
It is a misconception of grace to preach that there isn't any need for repentance because "God understands ". Repentance goes beyond weeping and being sorry, it is a change of heart and actions.The scriptures teaches that whatever a man sows he shall reap, Galatians 6:7-8 AMP says "Do not be deceived and deluded and misled; God will not allow Himself to be sneered at (scorned, disdained, or mocked by mere pretensions or professions, or by His precepts being set aside.) [He inevitably deludes himself who attempts to delude God.] For whatever a man sows, that and that only is what he will reap. For he who sows to his own flesh (lower nature, sensuality) will from the flesh reap decay and ruin and destruction, but he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life." The bible describes the lower nature in Galatians 5:19-21 AMP "Now the doings (practices) of the flesh are clear (obvious): they are immorality, impurity, indecency, Idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, anger (ill temper), selfishness, divisions (dissensions), party spirit (factions, sects with peculiar opinions, heresies), Envy, drunkenness, carousing, and the like. I warn you beforehand, just as I did previously, that those who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God." habitually , indulging in these activities gives Satan the advantage .
The young man involved in sexual relations with his stepmother in 1cor.5:5 received a verdict ;Paul by the Holy Ghost said "To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus." Whenever a Christian rebels against the authority established by the Holy Ghost in the church , he or she falls from grace and loses the joy of the lord. When King David had an adulterous relationship with Uriah's wife :killing him in the process , God forgave David the eternal consequences of his actions but Satan gained the advantage over David's household to serve as a deterrent to others ( 2Sam.12:7-14). Also when he took a census of the congregation against God’s instructions he paid dearly for his rebellion In Acts 5. Ananias and Sapphira suffered the consequences of fraud against Peter who referred to it as 'lying to the Holy Ghost '. Satan is desperately looking for rebellious Christians to devour (1Pe 5:8). He delights in it.
God's forgiveness is balanced with justice, He does not forgive the wicked and unrepentant offenders ( Matthew 12:31,32, Rom.1:29-32) sometimes He forgives them when interceding prayers are made on their behalf and they are remorseful and in other times He doesn't because of the impact of the crime on society (. Ezk.14:14,18,20,1John 5:16 ).
The grace of God is not a permission to propagate immorality, on the contrary, it is the power to reject and overcome sin Titus 2:11-12 AMP "For the grace of God (His unmerited favor and blessing) has come forward (appeared) for the deliverance from sin and the eternal salvation for all mankind. It has trained us to reject and renounce all ungodliness (irreligion) and worldly (passionate) desires, to live discreet (temperate, self-controlled), upright, devout (spiritually whole) lives in this present world,"
" Ecclesiastes 8:11 Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil."
The spate of abuse and heartbreaks among God’s people is the result of the misconception of the laws of love. Marriages have suffered as a result of this . As part of their marital vows, couples are made to commit to a life together till death : this has exposed many persons to very dangerous situations in the hands of abusive spouses and lives lost.
The scriptures teaches that love protects; therefore, spouses are to live together as long as their living together does not threaten their individual safety. Whenever a marriage partner decides to turn against the marriage covenant and embraces an anti- Christ ideology that threatens the life of his or her partner :under such a circumstance it won't be wise to encourage their living together ( 1Cor 7:13-15) .We are not under obligation to live with an unrepentant christian; to do so would be a violation of the law of divine justice (2Thess3:14).
The early church operated a very disciplined regime;there was no room for perpetrators of nefarious activities ; marital infidelity was at its lowest and businesses flourished .
Some modern churches for fame, promote a concept of grace that says we would be completely exempted from the consequences of our wrong doings . It teaches a relative type of truth where right is wrong sometimes. This kind of doctrine turns s church into a 'den of thieves' .
It is a misconception of grace to preach that there isn't any need for repentance because "God understands ". Repentance goes beyond weeping and being sorry, it is a change of heart and actions.The scriptures teaches that whatever a man sows he shall reap, Galatians 6:7-8 AMP says "Do not be deceived and deluded and misled; God will not allow Himself to be sneered at (scorned, disdained, or mocked by mere pretensions or professions, or by His precepts being set aside.) [He inevitably deludes himself who attempts to delude God.] For whatever a man sows, that and that only is what he will reap. For he who sows to his own flesh (lower nature, sensuality) will from the flesh reap decay and ruin and destruction, but he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life." The bible describes the lower nature in Galatians 5:19-21 AMP "Now the doings (practices) of the flesh are clear (obvious): they are immorality, impurity, indecency, Idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, anger (ill temper), selfishness, divisions (dissensions), party spirit (factions, sects with peculiar opinions, heresies), Envy, drunkenness, carousing, and the like. I warn you beforehand, just as I did previously, that those who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God." habitually , indulging in these activities gives Satan the advantage .
The young man involved in sexual relations with his stepmother in 1cor.5:5 received a verdict ;Paul by the Holy Ghost said "To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus." Whenever a Christian rebels against the authority established by the Holy Ghost in the church , he or she falls from grace and loses the joy of the lord. When King David had an adulterous relationship with Uriah's wife :killing him in the process , God forgave David the eternal consequences of his actions but Satan gained the advantage over David's household to serve as a deterrent to others ( 2Sam.12:7-14). Also when he took a census of the congregation against God’s instructions he paid dearly for his rebellion In Acts 5. Ananias and Sapphira suffered the consequences of fraud against Peter who referred to it as 'lying to the Holy Ghost '. Satan is desperately looking for rebellious Christians to devour (1Pe 5:8). He delights in it.
God's forgiveness is balanced with justice, He does not forgive the wicked and unrepentant offenders ( Matthew 12:31,32, Rom.1:29-32) sometimes He forgives them when interceding prayers are made on their behalf and they are remorseful and in other times He doesn't because of the impact of the crime on society (. Ezk.14:14,18,20,1John 5:16 ).
The grace of God is not a permission to propagate immorality, on the contrary, it is the power to reject and overcome sin Titus 2:11-12 AMP "For the grace of God (His unmerited favor and blessing) has come forward (appeared) for the deliverance from sin and the eternal salvation for all mankind. It has trained us to reject and renounce all ungodliness (irreligion) and worldly (passionate) desires, to live discreet (temperate, self-controlled), upright, devout (spiritually whole) lives in this present world,"
Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive grace to heal my broken heart and overcome temptation of abusive relationships in Jesus name.
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Email :Michaelbensonajayi@gmail.com
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Email :Michaelbensonajayi@gmail.com
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